{"id":87,"date":"2018-09-27T23:32:40","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T07:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eportfolios.capilanou.ca\/geraldineyaris\/?p=87"},"modified":"2018-10-10T07:45:48","modified_gmt":"2018-10-10T15:45:48","slug":"chop-chop-printing-in-asia-just-got-a-whole-lot-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eportfolios.capilanou.ca\/geraldineyaris\/2018\/09\/27\/chop-chop-printing-in-asia-just-got-a-whole-lot-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"Chop! Chop! Printing in Asia Just Got a Whole Lot Faster (Survey 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The way we communicate depends highly in how we record as well as their method and this can range from manuscript bibles to the invention of printing and typography. In the East, chop seals and stamps had evolved from xylography or holy Buddhist texts as a way to record signatures. Towards the middle east, the invention of parchment paper, which was made from animal skins, had emerged. Vellum, as it was called was less translucent than papyrus which allowed people to be more economical. They were able to draw on both sides of the paper. Eventually, separate sheets of papyrus scripts were combined for convenience in the form of “Codex” or codices. They were filled with texts such as Capitalis quadrata and adorned by Initials and drop caps. Half uncials were written between 4 pencil lines. An example of a codex is a Koran by prophet Muhammed, made for the Islam religion that relied on text and patterns (as the depiction of real people was considered a sin). More examples mentioned included Book of Durrow, Codex of Canterbury, The Book of Kells, Ornesby Psalter, Gothic Style Script, Book of Hours, Utrecht Book of Hours, Codex Gigas (Giant Book).<\/h5>\n

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While the typography process and innovation was making strides in Europe, it only developed the act of printing nearly 600 years after its predecessor in China. After the invention of paper, the Chinese followed suit with printing and their innovation spread throughout east Asia. Typography with movable type was invented by Bi Sheng in (990\u20131051) Song Dynasty China before his western equivalent Johannes Gutenberg, who was widely know for to invent the technology in the 15th century. Sheng’s version only manufactured after a prototype by Wang Shen made from wood, which was durable but characters were easily worn down in comparison to Bi Sheng’s ceramic and clay printing. This was the woodblock printing method that preceded the moveable type we still use today. After Metal versions became wide-spread, it was also produced in Korea and Bronze were used after ~1000 in China.. This method differed from xylography in how the different characters could be placed individually. Instead of spreading paper over a large wooden block, it was almost the reverse in how the smaller tools were stamped. As previously mentioned in the lecture summary, the revolving type case also originated the “Lazy Susan” that we see used in Chinese restaurants today. In addition to these individual stamps, China also developed a individualized seal attributed to families. It was an amazing development that allowed signatures to be printed easily and effectively. Which were tools that made impressions for documents, both official and private as well as art. Today, there are many usages for seals. Some simply denote a person’s given birth name, while others include another such as a name given in adulthood. Furthermore, there are simplified word seals, containing a single kanji character and can even contain a person’s birthplace. While these have been used historically for serious purposes, over time people have exercised their creativity and liberty with “Free Seals”. These seals can contain images, such as the Chinese zodiac animals, proverbs, and be used as a lucky charm. As an extension of this, the seal can be placed over a closed package or letter as a charm that assures safe travel to the recipient. The last type of seal in the studio seal and are more rectangular in shape. These seals can be used for any type or studio, body or company, including companies. Artists often use these seals for pen names or aliases and can be stylized with images. Other seals can be used for book keeping and labeling for convenience.<\/p>\n

Bibliography:<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.historygraphicdesign.com\/a-graphic-renaissance\/printing-comes-to-europe\/827-typography-2https:\/\/www.chinatravel.com\/facts\/chinese-seal.htm<\/p>\n

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